Bengaldom Weighjs In Early In Training Camp

People are acting like Cordell Volson is the only other option at LG. What about D’Ante Smith? Why is he not mentioned as a candidate for LG? Seems better built to play guard than Volson. Is there an issue with what he did this offseason? Michael O’Brien La Verne, CA

MICHAEL: Smith hasn’t been mentioned at left guard because he’s a candidate for the swing tackle job with Isaiah Prince. Last week, he rotated with Prince at right tackle with the ones. Although he impressed as a rookie last season at left guard, I think they see him more as a tackle because of his size and athleticism and they want to get him dialed in there.

He’s a guy that could end up playing everywhere but center, yet right now it seems like Carman, Volson, Adeniji and Trey Hill are going to get the shots.

Geoff, as a lifelong Bengal fan and season ticket holder, I first want to say how much I like the White Tiger look! The Bengals have announced it will be worn on Thursday, 9/29. Will they potentially wear it for more games in 2022? And, what are your thoughts and expectations in the battle for touches and role size between Perine and Evans? Will Evans break out? Chris Ramsey, Lebanon, OH

CHRIS: Thanks for the support. Pretty sharp, isn’t it? It’s such a popular look I’m sure there are a lot of things on the table that are being discussed. But we’re still in the early stages of the White Bengal Era. Let’s see what happens.

I’d say Evans had a break-out rookie year (two receiving TDs, 4.5 yards per 17 runs, nine postseason kick returns), but I hear you. No question Evans is going to get more touches, but I guess the battle is for the third-down back between Perine and Evans. Evans is going to get every shot, but don’t push out Perine just yet. Remember the AFC title game and how his 41-yard touchdown catch-and-run jump-started their second half run. And his 118 Bengals carries for a 4.6 yards average. And Joe Mixon gets his share of third-down snaps, too. But, yes, at the very least you would think…